Smooches Sneak Peek Ending Soon!

Monday, April 30 is your last chance to grab the fun Summer Smooches product sneak peek until the new Idea Book & Catalog debuts in June.  Today's card features a stamp set and designer series paper from the sneak peek.  The colors on the Summer Smooches designer series paper are so bright and cheerful - I love 'em!!
 
Thanks for stopping by!


~~Marilyn~~

Stamps:  Bright Blossoms, Wow Flowers
Cardstock:  Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink:  Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight
Accessories:  Summer Smooches designer series paper, postage stamp punch, rhinestone, stampin' dimensionals

Pool Party Custom Envelope

With Stampin' Up!'s new Simply Scored tool, making custom envelopes for all your cards is easy! This 3x3 card looks even cuter with a perfectly matched envelope, don't you think?

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Party This Way
Cardstock: Whisper White
Ink: Pool Party
Accessories: Simply Scored tool, Pool Party Patterns designer series paper, Butterfly punch, rhinestones, stampin' dimensionals

Punch It Up - Part 2

More unsanctioned punch usage from my $5 or Free classes this past weekend! Let's start with the fun new Blossom Bouquet triple layer punch (#122464). It's made to make - of course - flowers like this:

But with a few snips, the flower becomes an adorable bow to dress up any present!

Cute huh??

Now what about the extra large tag punch (#119866)?


Think it can only be used for layering tags? No way! Try flipping it upside down, adding a punched handle and you get a stinkin' cute coffee mug!

So have I convinced you to get out your punches and use your creativity? I sure hope so!

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

{{new baby}}
Stamps: Button Buddies, Friendly Phrases
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue
Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, 2-way glue pen, dazzling diamonds, stampin' dimensionals

{{just because}}
Stamps: It's Your Day
Cardstock: Peach Parfait, Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Ink: Early Espresso
Accessories: Just Add Cake designer series paper, extra large tag punch, 1" circle punch, 1-1/4" circle punch, stampin' dimensionals

{{magnificent}}
Stamps: Bold Blossom, Perfect Words
Cardstock: Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink: Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Blossom Bouquet triple layer punch, rhinestones, Daffodil Delight satin ribbon, stampin' dimensionals

{{happy day}}
Stamps: Perfect Words
Cardstock: Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink: Island Indigo
Accessories: Blossom Bouquet triple layer punch, Flirtatious designer series paper, Island Indigo ruffled ribbon, stampin' dimensionals

More last chances

I'm back with some more cards from my All Occasion Stamp-a-Stacks this month. They showcase some of the soon-to-be retired stamps when the new Idea Book & Catalog debuts later this week.

This first card was inspired by a one I received in a local swap. I switched things up by changing the colors - inspired by the fabulous color coach and done!


And this card is perfect for so many occasions - birthday, good luck, congratulations...
I tried to keep it gender neutral so it's very versatile.


I think this rocker is one stamp that I won't be parting with when it retires on July 1st. It's definitely a keeper so get yours before it's gone!

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

{{rock}}
Stamps: Extreme Guitar, Extreme Elements
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Basic Gray, Sahara Sand
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Basic Gray, Sahara Sand
Accessories: postage stamp punch, rhinestones, stampin' dimensionals

{{thanks}}
Stamps: Pick a Petal, Thanks Kindly
Cardstock: Peach Parfait, Early Espresso, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Peach Parfait, Early Espresso
Accessories: Real Red satin ribbon, stampin' dimensionals

Being You

Today's card features a fun color combination straight from the Color Coach (121620, $14.95): Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry and Tempting Turquoise. I don't know that I would have put these colors together, but they create such a funky vibe!


The "Bold Blossom" stamp set (123232 wood-mount $12.95 or 122232 clear-mount $9.95) in the Occasions Mini Catalog has nice, simple images. They're perfect for so many occasions...birthday, thanks, thinking of you, get well, etc. So I can see it becoming my "go to" set very often!

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Bold Blossom
Cardstock: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Big Shot, Framed Tulips embossing folder, rhinestone brads, stampin' dimensionals

Blissful

I'm back with another card featuring the fabulous Sale-a-Bration "Bliss" stamp set. The flourish image is perfect for creating a custom background.

I love the clean, fresh color combo of Pear Pizzazz and Tempting Turquoise! To soften the flourish image on the panel, I stamped it off once on scrap paper. Then the sentiment stamped over it didn't compete with the full intensity of the Pear Pizzazz.

I have some fun projects to share from my stamp club, so be sure to check back :-)

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Bliss, Because I Care
Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: Pear Pizzazz stitched poly ribbon, rhinestone jewels, stampin' dimensionals

All Things Bling

Last month I held my first "$5 or Free" class and it was a big hit! The theme for the projects was "All Things Bling" and featured a variety of products that add some sparkle. The first project showcased how fabulous Stampin' Up!'s rhinestone jewels are. This very simple card was jazzed up with some sparkle by using these self-adhesive rhinestones.


One of my favorite new products is the glimmer paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog. I sure hope that Stampin' Up! adds this super-sparkly stuff in more colors when the big Idea Book & Catalog comes out this summer! What's so fabulous about this product is that it takes just a small bit to add so much to your projects! Unfortunately, the picture does do the sparkling cherry the justice it deserves :-)


And lastly, using shimmer paint directly on a stamp creates a stunning effect. A simple layering of a monogram over the shimmer image and some crochet trim finishes it off perfectly!


Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

{{thinking of you}}
Stamps: Bold Blossom, Circle Circus, Trendy Trees
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, Not Quite Navy
Accessories: scallop edge border, rhinestone jewels, stampin' dimensionals

{{cherry on top}}
Stamps: A Word for You
Cardstock: Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: build a cupcake punch, scallop circle punch, wide oval punch, glimmer paper, Big Shot, perfect polka dots embossing folder, stampin' dimensionals

{{monogram}}
Stamps: Bliss, Lovely Letters Alphabet
Cardstock: Bashful Blue
Ink: shimmer paint, Night of Navy
Accessories: Chantilly crochet trim, sponge dauber

Stamp-a-Stack Share, part two

Thanks for coming back! As promised yesterday, I have the rest of the cards from my birthday Stamp-a-Stack classes this weekend. The first one features several products from the new Occasions Mini Catalog: Springtime Vintage designer series paper, Bring on the Cake stamp set and Baja Breeze seam binding.


The next card has a bright and cheerful color combination and has some extra zing in the way of a couple self-adhesive rhinestones.


And the last card features one of my favorite stamps ever - Medallion. I love using just a portion of the stamp. For better coverage with a background stamp, I show my customers how to ink and stamp the image in reverse. That is, put the stamp rubber-side up and apply ink with the ink pad. Then place your cardstock on the stamp and use some scrap paper to burnish the image with your hands which helps ensure better ink coverage.


Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

{{Springtime Vintage}}
Stamps: Bring on the Cake
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Night of Navy, Very Vanilla
Ink: Baja Breeze
Accessories: Baja Breeze seam binding, Springtime Vintage designer series paper, stampin' dimensionals

{{Circles}}
Stamps: Circle Circus, Bring on the Cake
Cardstock: Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink: Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Concord Crush
Accessories: rhinestones, 1-3/4" circle punch, stampin' dimensionals

{{Medallion}}
Stamps: Medallion
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Peach Parfait, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Ink: Peach Parfait, Early Espresso
Accessories: distressing tool, stampin' dimensionals